Interview Archive 2013
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RFA audio resources in this online "Interview Archive" are the original full versions of the shortened interviews which were broadcast via the live airways.
RFA is proud to provide you with a comprehensive historical audio record of great Filipinos and friends, living in Australia, the Philippines and around the world. |
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#045 - RFCA Christmas Special Interview: 21st December 2013
Rev. Fr. Benigno Beltran,
on location in Smokey Mountain, Manila
Author of "Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain"
A story of love, compassion, adversity, social justice
and spiritual triumph!
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"Rev. Fr. Benigno P. Beltran, SVD, was born June 5, 1946 in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. Ordained in 1973, Fr. Beltran received his Doctorate in Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome in 1985, and was Scholar-in-Residence at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago from 1985-1986. Author of numerous publications, he won the Manila Critics' Circle National Book Award in 1988 for "The Christology of the Inarticulate."
Fr. Beltran has spent more than 30 years working with the "scavenger residents" living atop the third largest untreated garbage dump in the world. He has helped to organize, house, educate and empower a community that truly embodies living on "the margins of society." With a foundation of spiritual and value formation, Fr. Beltran has helped the people of his unique parish to help themselves finding self-respect and hope. He has received many international awards for his work in community development projects in Smokey Mountain." [Source: Book review] |
Let us not forget the main inner characteristics which make up the true spirit of Christmas! Some of these are faith, hope, struggle and social justice. Jesus was a champion of the poor and oppressed masses. He preached love, compassion and understanding. He looked for the good side in everyone, rich or poor, and he assertively spoke the truth without fear or favour. Jesus would be proud of people such as Fr. Beltran who also demonstrate compassion for the less fortunate by 'walking the walk' and not just 'talking the talk'.
The work of Fr. Beltran is truly one of the great stories of faith and struggle in very difficult circumstances
as he served a community with love, compassion and faithful dedication atop one of the largest city garbage dumps in the world. It's what a person can do for others to help make their lives better that makes life truly meaningful for the giver. To faithfully, without fear or favour, give of oneself in service to others through the unique talents, skills and resources that each individual possesses is the righteous action to do.
This helps make this world a better place for everyone.
Be sure to read Fr. Beltran's book.
The work of Fr. Beltran is truly one of the great stories of faith and struggle in very difficult circumstances
as he served a community with love, compassion and faithful dedication atop one of the largest city garbage dumps in the world. It's what a person can do for others to help make their lives better that makes life truly meaningful for the giver. To faithfully, without fear or favour, give of oneself in service to others through the unique talents, skills and resources that each individual possesses is the righteous action to do.
This helps make this world a better place for everyone.
Be sure to read Fr. Beltran's book.
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Navigate to "Australia Wide Profiles and News" page on this website to view more details about the recent book launch in Melbourne of "Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain." This book was also launched in Sydney with an introduction by the Philippine Consul General, Anne Jalando-on Louis. Fr. Beltran also talked to a "Sydney Archdiocese Social Justice Gathering" which included community leaders, NGO officials, academics and representatives from different parishes.
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#044 - RFCA interview with
Ian Bull, Managing Director and Musician,
and Camille Tagaza, Musical Director of Rondanihan Group,
National Rondalla Performers, 30th Nov 2013.
A rondalla is an ensemble of stringed instruments that are played with a plectrum or pick.
It originated in Spain and became most popular in Philippine folk music.
It originated in Spain and became most popular in Philippine folk music.
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Top: Rondanihan at the unveiling of the Dr Jose Rizal Strutue in Rizal Park Rosemeadow NSW by the Philippines President Benigno Aquino, October 2012: [Lydia Mauri Nichols wrote on Rondanihan's Facebook, 28 October 2012 at 21:11: "Rondanihan, congratulations to you all. It was a joy to listen to you and you made Canberra proud. The President must have been impressed with the talented musicians"]. Above Middle: Rondanihan group performing at the Wesley Music Centre, near Capital Hill Parliamentary District, Canberra as part of the main performance by the Manila Chamber Singers (MCS), 7th November 2013. Left: The affable and highly talented Ian Bull as his many friends and fans know him. |
Ian Bull and his legendary Rondanihan group are performing at the Philippine Embassy
Pasko Sa Canberra event 2013. Be sure to see this wonderful group
and listen to the beautiful sounds of rondalla music.
Pasko Sa Canberra event 2013. Be sure to see this wonderful group
and listen to the beautiful sounds of rondalla music.
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#043 - RFCA interview with Jem Natividad on location in the Philippines, 30th Nov 2013.
Reported by the Canberra Times Newspaper as a
"Man on a Mission" in the typhoon-ravaged city of Tacloban
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One man's international mission searching for a lost family acquaintance.
Jem is a Filipino-Australian from Canberra. Jem's mother, Volet Carolan, was previously interviewed by RFCA when she was invited to attend a budget meeting with the then Prime Minister of Australia earlier in 2013. Whilst in the Philippines Jem still works as the entertainment manager for the "Transit Bar" in Canberra via the internet. Be sure to listen to Jem's unique and touching story. |
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#042 - Interviews for 16th November 2013
Manila Chamber Singers Canberra Performances
Ngunnawal Primary School, City Centre Public
and Wesley Music Centre for
Ambassadors and Dignitaries from Canberra's Embassies representing many Nations
The Manila Chamber Singers (MCS) have been very busy since arriving in Canberra. They gave a wonderful performance at Ngunnawal Primary School in Canberra, Tuesday 5th November 2013, which mesmerized the children and staff. Feedback to RFCA is that many staff and children were still commenting how great this performance was the next day.
The MCS also gave a great performance in the Canberra City Centre to shoppers, business people and government workers who stopped to watch the performance and were pleasantly entertained by the harmonious sounds and magnificent voices they heard.
On Wednesday evening, 6th November, the energetic MCS continued their mesmerizing entertainment with a performance at the Wesley Music Centre, near the Capital Hill Parliamentary district, to ambassadors and dignitaries from many of Canberra's embassies, representing many different nations. The Philippine Embassy officials and staff were there in full. It was a great evening and RFCA conducted interviews with different ambassadors and officials to determine what they thought about the MCS performance.
The MCS also gave a great performance in the Canberra City Centre to shoppers, business people and government workers who stopped to watch the performance and were pleasantly entertained by the harmonious sounds and magnificent voices they heard.
On Wednesday evening, 6th November, the energetic MCS continued their mesmerizing entertainment with a performance at the Wesley Music Centre, near the Capital Hill Parliamentary district, to ambassadors and dignitaries from many of Canberra's embassies, representing many different nations. The Philippine Embassy officials and staff were there in full. It was a great evening and RFCA conducted interviews with different ambassadors and officials to determine what they thought about the MCS performance.
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Top left: Choirmaster William Lloyd S. Cordero with Her Excellency,
Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen Anota
Top right: Some of the many ambassadors and officials from different embassies in Canberra
representing a wide variety of nations, pictured with the Manila Chamber Singers.
Bottom: Philippines Embassy officials, staff and friends with the Manila Chamber Singers.
Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen Anota
Top right: Some of the many ambassadors and officials from different embassies in Canberra
representing a wide variety of nations, pictured with the Manila Chamber Singers.
Bottom: Philippines Embassy officials, staff and friends with the Manila Chamber Singers.
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#041 - RFCA Interview for 9th November 2013
Dr. Emy Liwag
Research Manager at the Research School of Psychology
Australian National University (ANU)
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Dr. Emy Liwag is a developmental psychologist and Research Manager at the Research School of Psychology, The Australian National University.
Dr. Liwag is now conducting research at the ANU on family-based programs to enhance the emotional development of young children with early diagnosed behavioural problems. Before migrating to Australia in 2010, Dr. Liwag was Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University and Executive Director of the Ateneo Wellness Center. |
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Dr. Liwag is the author of 5 books including
"How We Raise Our Sons and Daughters: Childrearing and Gender Socialization in the Philippines" (published by UNICEF). |
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#040 - Interview for broadcast on 2nd November 2013
Live action 26th October at ANU Basketball Stadium with
Nestor Tampipi, President
Filipino Australian Society of Canberra (FASCAN)
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Congratulations to the Champions basketball team for winning the 8th season. The final score was Champions 50 to Spartans 34. You can hear the two Captains of these competing teams who were also interviewed by RFCA.
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#039 - RFCA Interview for 26th October 2013:
Azkalroos Football Director, Andrew Fletcher and
fellow Director, International Football Star, Coach and
Heartthrob Striker Leigh Gunn
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Above: Andrew Fletcher. Right: Leigh Gunn on the football field. Far Right: Leigh Gunn relaxing off-field. |
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The Azkalroos are an academy pathway for Australian Filipinos to reach the big time Philippine National Team. It is based in Sydney and directed by Andrew Fletcher. Leigh Gunn is a former Azkalroos player who went onto stardom in the Philippines. Listen to the stories of both Leigh and Andrew and how they are helping Australia's ethnic Filipino community youngsters develop their potential and provide them with opportunities through this great sport.
Well done Andrew and Leigh on your great efforts for assisting Filipino Australians in aiming for their dreams! |
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#038 - Interview for 19th October 2013
Jeremy Hanson,
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), ACT, and
Leader of the ACT Liberal Political Party
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Listen to this week's interview to hear Jeremy Hanson, MLA ACT and leader of the ACT Liberal Party talk about his migrant history, multiculturalism in Canberra and Australia, his support for the Filipino community and his legendary traditional Filipino Tinikling dance skills which he demonstrated recently with Labor Political Party Senator Kate Lundy at the Australian National University for the Community Language Schools' National Conference and Annual Dinner.
Jeremy also talks about his career in the Australian army and recalls when he was working for the United Nations (UN) during the conflict in East Timor. As a military officer he worked closely with a Major from the Philippine Army who was also working for the UN and developed a strong friendship with him and greater respect for and understanding of the Philippines through its positive military peacekeeping role in the region. |
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#037 - Pre-Concert Interview with Jim Paredes in Sydney
Big Event: Friday Evening 4th October 2013
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Gloria Ross from RFCA recently attended a lunch, 29th September, at a beautiful restaurant in Central Sydney with Jim Paredes, only hours off the plane from a concert tour in the Philippines. RFCA will be covering Jim's concert on 4th October 20013. A more detailed feature on this concert with Jim will follow.
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#036 - Interview for 12th October 2013
with Cindy Carino -
Filipino, Spanish, German and Russian Heritage.
Grand finalist soon to compete in Paris for "Face of the Globe"
RFCA Interview with Ms Carino: 12th October 2013
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Ms Cindy Carino lives in Melbourne.
She talks about her Filipino heritage and work as a professional model in Australia, particularly in Melbourne City in the state of Victoria. She has also worked as a TV personality. Ms Carino has recently been selected as a grand finalist to represent Australia in the "Face Of The Globe" contest to be held shortly in Paris, France. She is very confident, passionate and articulate about her goals in life and she talks fondly about visiting her big Filipino family on the northern part of Samar Island in the Philippines. |
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#035 - Interview for 5th October 2013
with Dr Culaba
World Solar Car Challenge 6-12 October 2013
Sikat II Philippine Solar Car Team
Engineering students from De La Salle University
led by Dr. Alvin Culaba and Prof Jack Catalan
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Start of Solar Car Race – 6
October 2013 from Darwin NT. Compulsory Brief Stop Over at Katherine, NT on 7 October
2013, Tennant Creek on 8 October
2013 and Compulsory
Overnight at Alice Springs on 9 October
2013. Finish in Adelaide, South
Australia by 11 or 12 October 2013
The Philippine Honorary Consulate Generals in Darwin and Adelaide urge the Filipino Community at these places to extend our hospitality to our Philippine Solar Team and give them enthusiastic support. Wave the Filipino Flag in welcoming the Philippine Solar Team.
The Philippine Honorary Consulate Generals in Darwin and Adelaide urge the Filipino Community at these places to extend our hospitality to our Philippine Solar Team and give them enthusiastic support. Wave the Filipino Flag in welcoming the Philippine Solar Team.
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Thanks to the Hon. Philippine Consul General to the Northern Territory, John Rivas in Darwin and to Celia Guillermo President and announcer Ethnic Radyo Pilipino Inc, Adelaide for this information. They may be at opposite ends of Australia, but they are helping link the nation by covering the start and finish lines from a Filipino perspective.
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World Solar Challenge Philippine Team Facebook Link:
http://www.facebook.com/dlsusikat?ref=ts&fref=ts
http://www.facebook.com/dlsusikat?ref=ts&fref=ts
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#034 - Interview 5th October 2013
with Lolita Farmer, Order of Australia Medal (OAM)
Media Director at the Fiesta Kultura, Sydney, 7th October
Left to Right: Minister for Citizenship, John Hatzistergos, Lolita Farmer, OAM, receiving a NSW Government award in 2011, and the NSW Premier Kristina Keneally.
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RFCA is pleased to announce an interview with Lolita Farmer, OAM.
Lolita is currently the Director of Media for the Fiesta Kultura in Sydney to be held on the Monday Public Holiday, 7th October. Lolita talks about the magnificent achievements of the Fiesta Kultura and the Miss Australia Philippines beauty contest. |
A New South Wales Government (NSW) website says: "Lolita Farmer is recognised for her ongoing commitment to the betterment of her community. She was highly qualified before arriving in Australia but then undertook law studies, eventually becoming the first Filipino woman to become a practicing lawyer in New South Wales. For three years she held a United Nations post working with humanitarian issues in discrimination and women’s rights. Lolita was recognised with the Order of Australia Medal in 1981. Lolita’s achievements culminated with her recent appointment as Chair of the Worldwide Filipino Alliance. " [Source: Community Relations Commission, NSW, 2011.]
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#033 - Interview for 28th September
Miss Australia 2013
Representing Australia for Miss Asia Pacific World,
Jennifer Hunt
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RFCA recently had the pleasure to interview the beautiful and very articulate Miss Australia, Jennifer Hunt, of the Miss Australia Quest (MAQ). Jennifer is of part Filipino heritage.
She is very active in supporting charity and has a strong interest in Filipino activities in Australia and the Philippines. She has made significant contributions to the ovarian cancer awareness campaigns. Picture left:
Jennifer wearing Miss Australia Crown and Sash. Pictures below: Jennifer promoting ovarian cancer awareness and Jennifer in model poses. |
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The Miss Australia Quest website says:
"Congratulations to Jennifer our newly crowned Miss Australia in recognition of all her hard work in promoting Ovarian Cancer Awareness. We are very proud to have you as one of our Title Holders helping to promote the MAQ and our cause Ovarian Cancer Awareness."
The Filipino Australian community and Filipinos in general are proud of your achievements Jennifer. Well done!
RFCA is sure you will achieve many more great things!
"Congratulations to Jennifer our newly crowned Miss Australia in recognition of all her hard work in promoting Ovarian Cancer Awareness. We are very proud to have you as one of our Title Holders helping to promote the MAQ and our cause Ovarian Cancer Awareness."
The Filipino Australian community and Filipinos in general are proud of your achievements Jennifer. Well done!
RFCA is sure you will achieve many more great things!
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#032 - Interview for 07th September 2013
Dr Erlidia (Lee) Clark, Dr of Medicine and
PhD Student at the National Centre of Epidemiology and Population Health, Aust. Nat. Uni. (ANU)
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Dr Erlidia (Lee) Clark completed a Bachelor degree in Psychology at the University of the Philippines. She then obtained her medical degree at the University of the East and undertook specialist training in Obstetrics, Gynecology (OB-GYNE) and Ultrasound at the Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines. Dr Clark has practiced in Kiribati in the Central Pacific, both in public health, as well as women’s and reproductive health as part of a role with a United Nations Population Fund and WHO funded program in 1999-2000.
Dr Clark also obtained a Masters Degree in Public Health at the University of Adelaide in 2004. She was invited to become a faculty Clinical Associate Professor, and attending consultant at the Philippine General Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of the Philippines College of Medicine. Dr Clark is close to finishing a PhD Research Scholarship at the ANU National Centre of Epidemiology and Population Health. |
Notable quote from Dr Clark regarding women's health:
"For the women in Australia and the Philippines, keeping healthy begins by looking after one’s body, mind and soul.
Even if you are busy in fulfilling your roles as a single or married woman, at work with a career or at home as a mother, as involved members of your communities, make sure you give time for yourself. Women should learn that to be able to give to others, we must care for our own well-being."
"For the women in Australia and the Philippines, keeping healthy begins by looking after one’s body, mind and soul.
Even if you are busy in fulfilling your roles as a single or married woman, at work with a career or at home as a mother, as involved members of your communities, make sure you give time for yourself. Women should learn that to be able to give to others, we must care for our own well-being."
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#031 - Interview for 31st August 2013
Major Paul Rosenzweig,
Former Australian Asst. Defence Attache to the Philippines,
Australian Military Historian researching Filipino involvements in Australian wartime history.
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Top left: Major Rosenzweig with his daughter Susan, attending the wedding of a Philippine Navy friend.
Above: Awarded the Outstanding Achievement Medal in 2008, by Undersecretary for Defence Affairs Antonio C Santos Jr. |
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Major Paul Rosenzweig of the Australian Army was formerly Australia's honoured Assistant Defence Attache to the Philippines. He was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Medal in 2008, by Undersecretary for Defence Affairs Antonio C. Santos Jr. He developed and fostered great friendship and connections between the Philippines and Australia. After returning to Australia Maj. Rosenzweig continues to forge connections between the two countries by conducting historical research on Filipino involvement in Australia's previous war efforts. He is focusing on Filipinos who lived in Australia's Top End city of Darwin, and particularly their involvement in World War I and World War II. He is working closely with the PHon. Consul General of the NT, John Rivas, who was previously interviewed by RFCA.
Maj. Rosenzweig therefore continues to be a high achiever to the benefit of relations between Australia and the Philippines. Listen to this Saturday's broadcast interview to learn more about Maj. Rosenzweig's honourable service to Australia and the Philippines and his ongoing historical research.
Please refer to the 2 part article Maj. Rosenzweig wrote about Privates William and Matthew Garr. Their father was Filipino from Mindanao and their mother was from Wales in Great Britian. They served in the Australian Army during the Great War (World War 1) on the front line battlefields of Western Europe. These articles can be found in the two Angeles City RSL newsletters for August and September 2013 below (page 6 on both editions).
Maj. Rosenzweig therefore continues to be a high achiever to the benefit of relations between Australia and the Philippines. Listen to this Saturday's broadcast interview to learn more about Maj. Rosenzweig's honourable service to Australia and the Philippines and his ongoing historical research.
Please refer to the 2 part article Maj. Rosenzweig wrote about Privates William and Matthew Garr. Their father was Filipino from Mindanao and their mother was from Wales in Great Britian. They served in the Australian Army during the Great War (World War 1) on the front line battlefields of Western Europe. These articles can be found in the two Angeles City RSL newsletters for August and September 2013 below (page 6 on both editions).
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For more details on historical research by Major Rosenzweig please refer to the following patriotic facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/Thanks.Digger
https://www.facebook.com/Thanks.Digger
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#030 - Interview for 24th August 2013
Miss Mary Ann Go, PhD Candidate,
Australian National University
Neuroscientist: Specialising in neuronal networks and neurophotonics which involves
3D holographic laser projection.
Above photo: Miss Go standing in front of the iconic Canberra satellite communications hub and tourist attraction with revolving restaurant, the Telstra Tower
A notable paraphrase from Miss Go's interview is: 'You may not be able to change the world, or a country, but you can change your own world and other people's worlds around you by striving to be excellent in what you do.' So wise and true! However, in regard to Miss Go's efforts as a leading PhD neuroscience candidate she may be understating her own impact in this world. Miss Go's research and work along with Dr Daria and the ANU team will lead to further great inventions and knowledge which can improve the lives of billions of people around the globe for future generations. |
Behind the youthful beauty of Miss Ann Go is a person of truly amazing skill, intelligence, hard work and dedication. Miss Go, from the Philippines, is one of the world's leading PhD researchers in the field of neurophotonics using a unique microscopic system developed at the ANU. In fact, there are only a few systems of its type being used in the world today. One is at the world renowned John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), Australian National University in Canberra [pictured below]. The JCSMR is Australia's premiere national medical research institute which has produced Nobel prize winners.
Mapping the brain with lasers will lead to many new discoveries including helping find cures to diseases. The unique equipment used by Miss Go is a novel two-photon microscope, which is designed with a 3D holographic laser projector, developed by Dr Daria and Miss Go at the ANU. It relies on photostimulation or light induced generation of neuronal signals to study how neurons process and integrate information. RFCA previously interviewed Dr Vince Daria, also from the Philippines. Dr Daria is pictured below, sitting at the front, with Miss Go and the JCSMR neurophotonics team sitting behind. On Dr Daria's ANU profile page is a description of his work in neurophotonics. It states: "Understanding how networks of neurons in the mammalian brain process sensory inputs and shape motor outputs is one of science’s great challenges. Using holographic projection of multiple light probes, we aim to understand information flow in the mammalian brain. The light probes are directed into living brain tissues to manipulate neuronal signaling in three dimensions." 
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Team photo (left to right): Prof Stephen Redman, Dr Vince Daria, Miss Ann Go (PhD candidate), Assoc. Prof. Christian Stricker and Emeritus Prof. Hans Bacor.
Whilst astronomers attempt to map the universe with telescopes, world leading neuroscientists, such as this dynamic team in Canberra at the JCSMR ANU are exploring the inner final frontier of the brain by mapping its neuronal functions using powerful microscopes designed with 3D holographic laser projectors. Filipinos such as Dr Vince Daria and Miss Ann Go are proudly at the forefront of this research using this unique system. The Philippine Studies Group (PSG) in Canberra, which meets every month, was privileged to receive a demonstration of Miss Ann Go's work recently. A recording of this presentation will be uploaded onto the RFCA web site after the broadcast of the interview.
Whilst astronomers attempt to map the universe with telescopes, world leading neuroscientists, such as this dynamic team in Canberra at the JCSMR ANU are exploring the inner final frontier of the brain by mapping its neuronal functions using powerful microscopes designed with 3D holographic laser projectors. Filipinos such as Dr Vince Daria and Miss Ann Go are proudly at the forefront of this research using this unique system. The Philippine Studies Group (PSG) in Canberra, which meets every month, was privileged to receive a demonstration of Miss Ann Go's work recently. A recording of this presentation will be uploaded onto the RFCA web site after the broadcast of the interview.
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Above left: Gloria Ross, RFCA, with Miss Go at the entrance to the Telstra Tower, Canberra.
Right: Miss Go on the viewing deck of the Telstra Tower 'chilling out' by blowing in the cold Canberra winter wind.
(This story can also be found on the "Canberra Profiles" page of this website).
Right: Miss Go on the viewing deck of the Telstra Tower 'chilling out' by blowing in the cold Canberra winter wind.
(This story can also be found on the "Canberra Profiles" page of this website).
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#029 - Interview for 17th August 2013
Dr. Reynaldo Dante Galura Juanta,
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), Justice of the Peace (JP),
Philippine Hon. Consul General South Australia (SA)
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Philippine Hon. Consul General for South Australia (SA), Dr. Reynaldo Juanta talks to RFCA from Adelaide, the capital of SA. Dr Juanta is highly accomplished, both in the Philippines and Australia. He was forced to escape the Philippines when the then President Marcos declared martial law. Dr Juanta mentions how notable academics and people with progressive democratic views who criticised the government were being persecuted. Dr. Juanta's migration to Australia has been of great benefit to Australia, whilst helping build strong links between Australia and the Philippines. Dr Juanta was bestowed with one of Australia's highest civil awards, the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). In the Australian honours system, appointments to the general division of the Order of Australia are the pre-eminent way Australians recognise the achievements and service of their fellow citizens.
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#028 - Interview for 3rd August 2013
Professor Doracie Zoleta-Nantes, Australian National University (ANU), Environmental Development, Human Ecology & Geography
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Interview for 3rd August 2013:
Professor Zoleta-Nantes discusses the nexus between human ecology, development and environmental sustainability in the Philippines. One of the case studies she uses for analysis is flooding in the Metro Manila lowlands and the associated deforestation in the highlands of the Sierra Madre catchment area of north-east Luzon. Prof. Zoleta-Nantes mentions about empowering local communities,as well as the role of government and non-government organizations (NGOs). Also refer to the "Broadcast Archive" page. | ||||
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#027- Interview for 27th July 2013
The Legendary song writer, musician and prime time TV personality Jim Paredes of the band Apo Hiking Society
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INTERVIEW
RFCA is very privileged to announce this week's interview with the legendary Jim Paredes. This candid interview discusses the origin of the Apo Hiking Society band, of which he was a member for over 40 years. This band is the Philippine musical pop equivalent of the Beatles. The interview also covers Jim's famous patriotic People Power Revolution song and his views about the economy, society and politics of the Philippines today. He has a fascinating 'Made in the Philippines' or "Only in the Philippines" story which has direct personal connections to the top level of Philippine government, the heights of musical and TV popularity and the humble aspirations of a good family man. Jim is full of spirit, humility and witty humour. Be sure to listen this Saturday morning, 27th July.
BRIEF PROFILE
Jim would be considered one of the biggest and most recognizable musical pop stars and TV personalities in the Philippines over the last 40 years. Jim is most famously known as 'One third of the Apo Hiking Society'. He was also the inspirational song writer for the smash hit 1986 song "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" (The Filipino Gift to the World). The song became the official anthem of the bloodless People Power Revolution. The lyrics of this uplifting and memorable song are inscribed on a wall of Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, the center of the revolution.
BACKGROUND: POLITICAL AND MUSICAL HISTORY
Jim has a fascinating and unique history with personal connections to some of the most significant political events in the post World War II history of the Philippines. He also forged his own identity as a musician and prime time TV personality.
Jim was born in 1951. His full name is Jaime Ramon "Jim" Paredes. Jim's father, Jesus Paredes, Jr., graduated summa cum laude from the Ateneo de Manila University and topped the law bar exam. He was most notably a speech writer and advisor to the President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay. Pres. Magsaysay was touted as the most popular President in Philippine history. The Pres. was considered a 'man of the people' and during the time of his rule the Philippines was considered one of the most corruption-free and economically advanced countries in Asia. Tragically, for Jim personally and the Philippines as a nation, Jim's father along with the President died in the crash of the President's plane on a mountain in Cebu. This event shocked the nation and there was great mourning. The funeral was attended by 5 million people. Hiking up the mountain to pay homage at the crash site is still considered a patriotic activity for many Filipinos.
Jim attended the same university as his father. This university, Ateneo de Manila is regarded as one of the top private universities in the Philippines. This is where Jim became part of the band called the "Apo Hiking Society"; also referred to by its fans as simply "Apo". There are some misconceptions and different theories about the origin of this name. However, with a chuckle Jim explains the interesting and somewhat irreverent homourous background to how the name was chosen. During the People Power Revolution of 1986 Apo was active against the government dictatorship and was banned from the TV, radio and stage. It was a dangerous time for Jim and his fellow Apo members as they lived 'on the edge'.
The song "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" was originally 'penned' by Jim shortly after the triumphant success of the revolution. In the interview with RFCA Jim describes this as a historical and inspirational moment when he decided to sit down and start composing his ideas. The Philippines showed other nations around the world how to overthrow a dictatorship without violence. This was indeed a great gift to the world as purported by the song's beautiful lyrics. The USA also has a famous patriotic classical pop song called "American Pie" by Don Maclean in 1971. In addition to this, Australia has its national patriotic pop song called "Land Down Under" by the band Men at Work. The historical circumstances behind the events and symbols of historical association for which these songs have become respectively renowned and connected to in the Philippines, America and Australia are very different. However, they all generate pride - whether in the spirit of triumph over adversity, homage or to friendly sporting competition. They all appeal to the national collective human spirit of their people. Jim's musical gift to the world about the birth of the Philippine national democratic spirit in 1986 will continue to live in the memory of the Philippines as a proud nation. This will also remain significant to many of the massive global diaspora of approximately 12 million Filipinos, as well as to the countless more who have part-Filipino heritage and association with the Philippines.
Living in Australia
Jim moved his family to Australia despite having previously held an American 'green card'. He believed Australia was a great country to raise a family. Jim is happy today spending most of his time between Australia and the Philippines. He also tells about how he is approached by excited and surprised fans in Sydney who see him by chance in public.
Upcoming performance in Sydney
Jim has an upcoming solo performance at the Burwood RSL Club in Sydney, 4th October 2013. Be quick, tickets can be booked over the Internet by clicking on the Kalatas website link below:
http://kalatas.com.au/
Twitter account
If you wish to follow Jim's latest live activities, say hello, send your greetings, or respond to his tweets he is active on Twitter. Jim's twitter account, which currently has more than half a million followers, is @jimparedes.
RFCA is very privileged to announce this week's interview with the legendary Jim Paredes. This candid interview discusses the origin of the Apo Hiking Society band, of which he was a member for over 40 years. This band is the Philippine musical pop equivalent of the Beatles. The interview also covers Jim's famous patriotic People Power Revolution song and his views about the economy, society and politics of the Philippines today. He has a fascinating 'Made in the Philippines' or "Only in the Philippines" story which has direct personal connections to the top level of Philippine government, the heights of musical and TV popularity and the humble aspirations of a good family man. Jim is full of spirit, humility and witty humour. Be sure to listen this Saturday morning, 27th July.
BRIEF PROFILE
Jim would be considered one of the biggest and most recognizable musical pop stars and TV personalities in the Philippines over the last 40 years. Jim is most famously known as 'One third of the Apo Hiking Society'. He was also the inspirational song writer for the smash hit 1986 song "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" (The Filipino Gift to the World). The song became the official anthem of the bloodless People Power Revolution. The lyrics of this uplifting and memorable song are inscribed on a wall of Our Lady of EDSA Shrine, the center of the revolution.
BACKGROUND: POLITICAL AND MUSICAL HISTORY
Jim has a fascinating and unique history with personal connections to some of the most significant political events in the post World War II history of the Philippines. He also forged his own identity as a musician and prime time TV personality.
Jim was born in 1951. His full name is Jaime Ramon "Jim" Paredes. Jim's father, Jesus Paredes, Jr., graduated summa cum laude from the Ateneo de Manila University and topped the law bar exam. He was most notably a speech writer and advisor to the President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay. Pres. Magsaysay was touted as the most popular President in Philippine history. The Pres. was considered a 'man of the people' and during the time of his rule the Philippines was considered one of the most corruption-free and economically advanced countries in Asia. Tragically, for Jim personally and the Philippines as a nation, Jim's father along with the President died in the crash of the President's plane on a mountain in Cebu. This event shocked the nation and there was great mourning. The funeral was attended by 5 million people. Hiking up the mountain to pay homage at the crash site is still considered a patriotic activity for many Filipinos.
Jim attended the same university as his father. This university, Ateneo de Manila is regarded as one of the top private universities in the Philippines. This is where Jim became part of the band called the "Apo Hiking Society"; also referred to by its fans as simply "Apo". There are some misconceptions and different theories about the origin of this name. However, with a chuckle Jim explains the interesting and somewhat irreverent homourous background to how the name was chosen. During the People Power Revolution of 1986 Apo was active against the government dictatorship and was banned from the TV, radio and stage. It was a dangerous time for Jim and his fellow Apo members as they lived 'on the edge'.
The song "Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo" was originally 'penned' by Jim shortly after the triumphant success of the revolution. In the interview with RFCA Jim describes this as a historical and inspirational moment when he decided to sit down and start composing his ideas. The Philippines showed other nations around the world how to overthrow a dictatorship without violence. This was indeed a great gift to the world as purported by the song's beautiful lyrics. The USA also has a famous patriotic classical pop song called "American Pie" by Don Maclean in 1971. In addition to this, Australia has its national patriotic pop song called "Land Down Under" by the band Men at Work. The historical circumstances behind the events and symbols of historical association for which these songs have become respectively renowned and connected to in the Philippines, America and Australia are very different. However, they all generate pride - whether in the spirit of triumph over adversity, homage or to friendly sporting competition. They all appeal to the national collective human spirit of their people. Jim's musical gift to the world about the birth of the Philippine national democratic spirit in 1986 will continue to live in the memory of the Philippines as a proud nation. This will also remain significant to many of the massive global diaspora of approximately 12 million Filipinos, as well as to the countless more who have part-Filipino heritage and association with the Philippines.
Living in Australia
Jim moved his family to Australia despite having previously held an American 'green card'. He believed Australia was a great country to raise a family. Jim is happy today spending most of his time between Australia and the Philippines. He also tells about how he is approached by excited and surprised fans in Sydney who see him by chance in public.
Upcoming performance in Sydney
Jim has an upcoming solo performance at the Burwood RSL Club in Sydney, 4th October 2013. Be quick, tickets can be booked over the Internet by clicking on the Kalatas website link below:
http://kalatas.com.au/
Twitter account
If you wish to follow Jim's latest live activities, say hello, send your greetings, or respond to his tweets he is active on Twitter. Jim's twitter account, which currently has more than half a million followers, is @jimparedes.
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#026 - Interview 13th July 2013
Michael Moran, Consultant and International Talent Scout for Philippine Football Federation, and
Director of the Henry V. Moran Foundation.
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Michael Moran is a life-long football enthusiast. He migrated to Australia as a skilled worker when the Australian government was offering visas to finance traders. He has worked as an international finance trader for the big Australian banks. He is now enjoying his passion as an international talent scout for the Philippine Football Federation. He is also the director of the Henry V. Moran Foundation which improves the plight of the poor in the Philippines by offering them sporting opportunities.
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Anthony's Story - A Football Star and recipient of the Henry V. Moran Foundation"Anthony was born without arms – his feet do the talking. He learned his football and plays with Real Marikina FC, one of the teams that The Henry V. Moran Foundation supports in its “Football For Good” events."
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#025 - Interview for 06th July 2013
Prof. Ronald D. Holmes, and
Special Guest Speaker Appearance
of Prof. Holmes at the ANU Philippine Studies Group (PSG) Seminar, Saturday, June 29, 2013
The Philippine Studies Group (PSG) met on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the beautiful Tucker residence. The PSG is an organization of students, professionals and residents in the ACT. It is based at the Department of Politics and Social Change, Australian National University (ANU). The special guest speaker was Professor Ronald D.Holmes. Prof. Holmes (pictured above, centre back row with folded arms amongst some of the PSG members and friends who attended) is also the President at Pulse Asia Inc., Chair, Technical Panel on the Social Sciences and Communication at Commission on Higher Education, Executive Director at Philippine Social Science Council. Prof. Holmes is also studying at the International, Political and Strategic Studies Centre, ANU. The highly informative speech was about the political landscape and reform agenda under the Aquino Presidency. The PSG stated in their seminar advertising material:
"Prof. Ronnie Holmes will give us an update and lead us into a lively, informal and freewheeling discussion about the Philippine political landscape post-May 2013 elections. The discussion will revolve around what was accomplished in the first half of President Noynoy Aquino’s term, what the administration plans to do in the second half and how political developments, and more specifically, the preparations for the 2016 elections, will affect the president’s reform agenda."
The photo below shows Prof. Holmes delivering his engaging speech. You can listen to part of Prof. Holmes' speech by clicking on the audio feature at the bottom of this picture.
"Prof. Ronnie Holmes will give us an update and lead us into a lively, informal and freewheeling discussion about the Philippine political landscape post-May 2013 elections. The discussion will revolve around what was accomplished in the first half of President Noynoy Aquino’s term, what the administration plans to do in the second half and how political developments, and more specifically, the preparations for the 2016 elections, will affect the president’s reform agenda."
The photo below shows Prof. Holmes delivering his engaging speech. You can listen to part of Prof. Holmes' speech by clicking on the audio feature at the bottom of this picture.
Come and join the friendly atmosphere of the PSG
by attending their informative seminars held every month.
Contact: Dr. Maria ‘Emy’ Liwag - maria.liwag@anu.edu.au (Mob: 0431 422 714)
by attending their informative seminars held every month.
Contact: Dr. Maria ‘Emy’ Liwag - maria.liwag@anu.edu.au (Mob: 0431 422 714)
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#024 - Interview for 22nd June 2013
Mr Rudolf Golez and Ms Lara Maigue
World Touring
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Above Photos: Parliament House, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (left), and the enchanting Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales (right). Canberra and Sydney are two of Australia's many beautiful cities which were graced by recent performances of Mr Golez and Miss Maigue at the Wesley Music Centre and Canbelltown Arts Centre respectively.
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Photo: On-stage after a superb musical performance in Canberra.
Her Excellency, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen Anota, centre. On each side of the Ambassador is the Distinguished World Concert Pianist, Mr Rudolf Cesar Pelaez Golez, and the Beautiful Soprano Ms Lara Maigue. On the other side of Mr Golez is Attorney Apolonio Anota Jr., Trustee and Executive Director of the Nayong Philipino cultural theme park, and husband of the Ambassador. Also included in the photo are the dedicated and friendly embassy staff and their family members. Congratulations to the Mr Golez and Ms Maigue for such a magnificent and memorable world class performance. Congratulations also to the embassy officials and staff for organizing such a wonderful event.
Her Excellency, Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Belen Anota, centre. On each side of the Ambassador is the Distinguished World Concert Pianist, Mr Rudolf Cesar Pelaez Golez, and the Beautiful Soprano Ms Lara Maigue. On the other side of Mr Golez is Attorney Apolonio Anota Jr., Trustee and Executive Director of the Nayong Philipino cultural theme park, and husband of the Ambassador. Also included in the photo are the dedicated and friendly embassy staff and their family members. Congratulations to the Mr Golez and Ms Maigue for such a magnificent and memorable world class performance. Congratulations also to the embassy officials and staff for organizing such a wonderful event.
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#023 - Interview for 22 June 2013
Vice Mayor of Caba Municipality, Province of La Union,
Ms Teodora (Dora) Sobejana-Condon.
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This is a touching and inspiring story about a long term citizen of Australia returning to her homeland in the Philippines in an act of devotion to help the people of her municipality with her time, money and skill. The Vice Mayor chased her dream to represent her home town people better by running for public office and winning. RFCA congratulates the Vice Mayor for serving her people with dedication and making a positive difference to their lives.
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#020 - Interview for 1st June 2013
Nestor Tampipi, Philippine-Australian Basketball League finals
Interviews and live at-the-scene action
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Listen to Nestor Tampipi, President Filipino Australian Society of Canberra (FASCAN) ACT, Albert Chua, operations manager for PABL ACT and the winning team members.
Also covered are general live game and medal ceremony events. (This event is described in more detail on the "Canberra Community News" page along with a picture of the winning finals team, the "Huskies".) |
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#019 - Interview for 1st June 2013
Tony Meloto, Gawad Kalinga
Tony Meloto, who is the founder and Chairman of Gawad Kalinga (which means to "Give Care"), visited Canberra this week. Gawad Kalinga, is a poverty alleviation and nation building movement. It's one of the biggest development foundation charities in the Philippines. It has now spread its wings from the Philippines to Africa, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Columbia, Europe, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and USA.
Mr Meloto, pictured here at the Philippine Heritage day event held in Canberra, gave an impassioned speech about how Gawad Kalinga was helping lift many Filipinos up out of poverty by teaching them new skills, as well as what a great place the Philippines currently is to do business due to its booming economy compared to the rest of the world. You can listen live to this interview - Saturday, 10-11am - from anywhere in the world by using RFCA's 'one click' Internet radio feature which you can find on the Home page. Likewise, it will be uploaded after the broadcast into our extensive online audio broadcast and interview archive sections.
Mr Meloto, pictured here at the Philippine Heritage day event held in Canberra, gave an impassioned speech about how Gawad Kalinga was helping lift many Filipinos up out of poverty by teaching them new skills, as well as what a great place the Philippines currently is to do business due to its booming economy compared to the rest of the world. You can listen live to this interview - Saturday, 10-11am - from anywhere in the world by using RFCA's 'one click' Internet radio feature which you can find on the Home page. Likewise, it will be uploaded after the broadcast into our extensive online audio broadcast and interview archive sections.
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#018 - Interview for 1st June 2013
On location at the Sydney Convention Centre CeBIT World IT Expo
with Patricia Abejo, Director Philippine Department of Science and Technology ICT Office (DOST-ICTO) and Jose Mari ("Jomari") Mercado, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPA/P)
Pictured above:
Patricia Abejo, Director Philippine Department of Science and Technology, ICT Office (DOST-ICTO).
Pictured above, center, Jose Mari ("Jomari") Mercado, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Business Processing Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), with fellow World ICT CeBIT delegates from the Philippines.
The Philippines is already the world's "Call Center Superpower". However, ICT services in the Philippines have much more to offer than just the world's best call center services. Philippine companies also offer application development and software programming which help create a deeper synergistic ICT relationship between the Philippines and Australia. This is particularly so at the unit testing and system testing stages where the Philippines can employ many staff from a large highly qualified and skillful stable of ICT experts to test systems with guaranteed quality at a fraction of what it would cost in Australia.
RFCA conducted an interview with two 'Captains of ICT Industry and Government', Patricia Abejo and Jose Mari ("Jomari") Mercado. They have the distinguished responsibility of strategically steering the Philippine ICT industry on to even greater times. Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado demonstrate in their interview the breadth of what the Philippines has to offer in regard to ICT services, such as a range of customer engagement solutions with "Offshore Delivery and Onshore Quality". The industry statistics relating to the number of people employed and the billions of dollars it is worth to the Philippines economy is breathtaking. You'll need to listen to the interview to hear these statistics, so be sure to tune in!
The friendly, engaging and professional personalities of Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado also demonstrate that excellent ICT service in the Philippines, which people around the world are already so familiar and happy with, starts at the top level of management. A couple of Mr Mercado's more memorable aphorisms from the interview were "Your business, our people!", and "The Philippine contact center agent always talks with a smile!" The Philippines can therefore deliver to the business table an enhancement of synergistic relationships through a strong affinity to customer service with a smile, great English language skills and superb management. Big or small companies in Australia wishing to do business in the Philippines will be well looked after by both Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado. Their email contact information is:
Ms Abejo: patricia.abejo@icto.dost.gov.ph
and
Mr Mercado: jomarimercado@bpap.org
RFCA conducted an interview with two 'Captains of ICT Industry and Government', Patricia Abejo and Jose Mari ("Jomari") Mercado. They have the distinguished responsibility of strategically steering the Philippine ICT industry on to even greater times. Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado demonstrate in their interview the breadth of what the Philippines has to offer in regard to ICT services, such as a range of customer engagement solutions with "Offshore Delivery and Onshore Quality". The industry statistics relating to the number of people employed and the billions of dollars it is worth to the Philippines economy is breathtaking. You'll need to listen to the interview to hear these statistics, so be sure to tune in!
The friendly, engaging and professional personalities of Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado also demonstrate that excellent ICT service in the Philippines, which people around the world are already so familiar and happy with, starts at the top level of management. A couple of Mr Mercado's more memorable aphorisms from the interview were "Your business, our people!", and "The Philippine contact center agent always talks with a smile!" The Philippines can therefore deliver to the business table an enhancement of synergistic relationships through a strong affinity to customer service with a smile, great English language skills and superb management. Big or small companies in Australia wishing to do business in the Philippines will be well looked after by both Ms Abejo and Mr Mercado. Their email contact information is:
Ms Abejo: patricia.abejo@icto.dost.gov.ph
and
Mr Mercado: jomarimercado@bpap.org
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#017 - Interview for 25th May 2013
Volet Carolan
Executive member for Filipino Communities Council ACT (FCCACT)
Writer for the Philippine Community Herald, Australia &
Senior Accountant for the Australian Taxation Office
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This interview with Volet discusses the recent Special Budget Briefing which was delivered by the Prime Minister of Australia. The focus of this briefing was to talk about the effect the budget will have on multicultural communities in Australia.
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#016 - Interview for 18th May 2013
Acram Latiph
PhD Public Policy student at the
Australian National University (ANU)
Refer to the Filipino and English language audio interviews of Mr Latiph regarding the economic, social and political challenges on the island of Mindanao.
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Acram Latiph is a PhD student at Crawford School of Public Policy in the ANU.
His research is on provincial growth income in the Philippines with a focus on development challenges in the provinces of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Acram has studied Economics at San Beda College, Manila and he also did a course in Finance at the University of the Philippines. He holds a Master of Public Policy from the Syracuse University in New York City under the Fulbright Scholarship. Acram taught Economics at Mindanao State University. He also worked as an AusAID project manager for different private investments in Mindanao. He is finishing his doctorate degree at the ANU as a recipient of the Australian Leadership Award Scholarship. |
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#015 - Interview for 4th May 2013
Honorary Consul General Januario "John" Rivas
Philippine Consul General for Northern Territory, Australia
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Hon. Consul General (CONGEN) Januario "John" Rivas, more commonly known to his friends and the wider Filipino Australian community as John, is a person who has made great contributions to Australia and to Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, over many decades. CONGEN Rivas continues to make great contributions to the Filipino Australian community and to the Philippines today in his role of CONGEN NT and his great charity work.
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Mr Rivas was born in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines, as the 6th child of 8 children from Joaquin and Amelia Christine Rivas on 6 January. He graduated with a Bachelor of Education, majoring in Science at the University of the East,Manila.
John migrated to Australia in the early 1970s and worked as a school teacher in Sydney for a short period of time before moving north to Darwin City by accepting lucrative jobs with other Filipino teachers offered by the Commonwealth Teaching Service which administered schools in the Northern Territory of Australia during this period. It's probably safe to say that Darwin has never been the same since the arrival of this group of professional Filipinos, who along with John have contributed so much to the history of Darwin. John spent 35 successful years as a very popular teacher at Casuarina College in Darwin rising through the ranks to become one of the senior executive teachers.
John was a founding member of the Filipino Australian Association of the NT. He initiated and coordinated the Barrio Fiesta in Darwin. This magnificent, colorful and superbly organized Barrio Fiesta won an Award as the best community event with the Darwin City Council in 2007. By this time Darwin's Filipino Australian community had swelled significantly.
John is also the founder of "Adopt-a-school" for the "Kabankalan Feeding Program" and launched the "Mobile Library Program" in Bacolod which was covered by the ABN CBS television network. You can follow the rest of John's profile story by navigating to the "Australia Wide Profiles and News" page where you will also find attached documents regarding the feeding program.
John migrated to Australia in the early 1970s and worked as a school teacher in Sydney for a short period of time before moving north to Darwin City by accepting lucrative jobs with other Filipino teachers offered by the Commonwealth Teaching Service which administered schools in the Northern Territory of Australia during this period. It's probably safe to say that Darwin has never been the same since the arrival of this group of professional Filipinos, who along with John have contributed so much to the history of Darwin. John spent 35 successful years as a very popular teacher at Casuarina College in Darwin rising through the ranks to become one of the senior executive teachers.
John was a founding member of the Filipino Australian Association of the NT. He initiated and coordinated the Barrio Fiesta in Darwin. This magnificent, colorful and superbly organized Barrio Fiesta won an Award as the best community event with the Darwin City Council in 2007. By this time Darwin's Filipino Australian community had swelled significantly.
John is also the founder of "Adopt-a-school" for the "Kabankalan Feeding Program" and launched the "Mobile Library Program" in Bacolod which was covered by the ABN CBS television network. You can follow the rest of John's profile story by navigating to the "Australia Wide Profiles and News" page where you will also find attached documents regarding the feeding program.
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